-- Many of us have heard the terms “Dry January” or “sober-curious,” but some Americans are choosing to abstain from drinking entirely. Spesia says he thinks a lot of people do Dry January and realize they don’t really miss drinking alcohol. He thinks a lot of people do it and realize they don’t really miss drinking alcohol. Whereas a sugary drink is probably a larger volume. And I think if you're fine-tuning to that extent, taking in a toxin like alcohol really doesn't make any sense,” said Nagarkatti.